GEORGE LUCAS'S BLOCKBUSTING

This is a meticulous compilation of all the details of how movies have been financed and then made since the inception of cinema. The box office performances are also chronicled and you will find an expert commentary taking you through the biggest trends of the last century of movie making. The authors of George Lucas’s Blockbusting give the reader a singular and unique perspective on the movie making industry and lay down a superlative blueprint for successful movie-making ventures of the future. 300 of the most financially successful movies ever are covered in a decade by decade look at why they became such cinematic icons. This a book that every movie buff will want amongst their collection.Related:100 OF THE BEST BOOKS FOR MEN VOL. 1

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